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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000 · Est. 3 hour read
Tennis Ace
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A brother and sister struggle with their father's misguided tennis ambitions. Will they speak up?
3.5/5 Goodreads · 35 ratings
128 pages· 20,106 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Steve feels the pressure to excel in tennis, a sport his father loves, but it's his sister Ginny who truly shines. As their father overlooks Ginny's talent, Steve grapples with his own lack of passion. Together, they must find the courage to confront their father and reveal the truth. Can they change his perspective and find their own paths?
From the publisher
Steve wishes he had as much drive to win at tennis as his older sister, Ginny. He knows nothing would please his father more. But the truth is, Ginny is the real tennis ace in the family. It’s frustrating for both children that their father ignores Ginny’s talents while pushing a reluctant Steve harder and harder. Will brother and sister finally get up the courage to tell him how they feel?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 20,106
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 680L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 35563
Publication
- Published
- December 2, 2005
- First published
- April 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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